La Sportiva Bushido II vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight trail running shoe with nitrogen-infused TPU midsole, 20 grams lighter than previous version, ideal for fast hiking.
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La Sportiva Bushido II vs The North Face Altamesa 500 V2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 wins — at 277 g it is 293 g (51%) lighter than the La Sportiva Bushido II (570 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.